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Published Date: June 16, 2026
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GhostTree Attack Abused Recursive Windows Junctions to Hide Malware

GhostTree uses recursive NTFS junctions to generate vast numbers of valid Windows file paths.

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GhostTree uses recursive NTFS junctions to generate vast numbers of valid Windows file paths. Varonis explains how the technique could cause Microsoft Defender folder scans to never complete, leaving malware undetected. [...]

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